1 lb. ground chuck
2 cloves garlic, minced or garlic powder
1 tbsp. parsley flakes
1 tbsp. sweet basil
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 lb. can (2 c.) tomatoes (Contadina)
2 (6 oz.) or 1 (12 oz.) can tomato paste (Contadina)
8 strips lasagna noodles
3 c. (or 2 sm. cartons) cottage cheese
2 beaten eggs
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 tbsp. parsley flakes
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1 lb. Mozzarella cheese, sliced thin

Brown meat slowly. Add next 6 ingredients. Simmer, uncovered 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cook noodles according to directions, drain and rinse in cold water. Combine cottage cheese with eggs, seasonings and Parmesan cheese. Place 1/2 the cooked noodles in a 13"x9"x2" baking dish. Spread 1/2 cottage cheese mixture over the noodles, add 1/2 of Mozzarella cheese and 1/2 of meat sauce. Repeat layers. Bake in oven 375 degrees for 30 to 45 minuets, garnish with triangles of Mozzarella cheese. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes. Before cutting.